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October 6, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting - Hybrid

825 FIFTH STREET EUREKA, CA 95501 SUPERVISORS’ CHAMBER, FIRST FLOOR

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Agenda — 88 items

  1. 1 The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation or modification can be made. Please contact the Clerk of the Board Office at 707-476-2390 or by email cob@co.humboldt.ca.us or the ADA Coordinator at 844-365-0352 or by email at ada@co.humboldt.ca.us.
  2. 2 The Chamber is wheelchair accessible, the accessible entrance to the Courthouse is the 4th Street entrance. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. If you are a person with a qualified disability and need a modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please reach out to the Clerk of The Board's office or ADA Coordinator. REMOTE/TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION Conference Line: 720 707 2699 Meeting ID: 813 1015 7090
  3. 2 PLEASE NOTE:
  4. 3 Please note: This meeting will be conducted in accordance with Assembly Bill 707. Those not able to attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person will have the opportunity to provide public comment via Zoom. The County of Humboldt will comply with Assembly Bill 707 in the event technological problems are encountered with Zoom, which may involve a recess where a good faith effort will be made to remedy any technical issues. However, the County of Humboldt cannot guarantee that the Zoom system will be available for the entirety of every meeting. The only ways to guarantee that your comment is received and considered by the Board of Supervisors are to attend the meeting in person or submit your comment in writing in advance of the meeting.
  5. 4 Zoom Public Comment: When the Board of Supervisors announce the agenda item that you wish to comment on, call the conference line, enter Meeting ID and press star (*) 9 on your phone, this will raise your hand. You’ll continue to hear the Board meeting on the call. When it is time for public comment on the item you wish to speak on, you’ll hear a prompt that will indicate your phone is unmuted. Please state your name and the agenda item number you will be commenting on. You will have 3 minutes to comment. Please turn off your TV or live stream to avoid delays. Email Public Comment: To submit public comment to the Board please email cob@co.humboldt.ca.us, provide your name and the agenda item number(s) on which you wish to comment. All public comment submitted after the agenda has been published will be included with the administrative record after the fact.
  6. 5 Any written materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board of Supervisors less than 72 hours prior to the Board meeting, and that are public records subject to the Public Records Act, are available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Board at 825 5th Street, Suite 111, Eureka, during normal business hours.
  7. D. CONSENT CALENDAR approved Pass
  8. D. CONSENT CALENDAR approved Pass
  9. 6 Persons wishing to file documentation on any agenda item for the official record must submit an original and seven (7) copies of each document to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 111 of the County Courthouse, 825 5th Street in Eureka. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, written correspondence, audio and video tapes, maps, photographs, and petitions. Failure to submit the required number of copies will result in the document/s not being placed in the official record. (Per Board of Supervisors' policy adopted on March 21, 1995.) You may access the live stream of the meeting by using the following link: https://humboldt.legistar.com
  10. A. ROLL CALL
  11. B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
  12. C. MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
  13. D. CONSENT CALENDAR
  14. 11 Board of Supervisors
  15. 1. Proclaim October 1-8, 2026 as Week Without Driving 26-962 approved Pass
  16. 2. Proclamation Recognizing October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Humboldt County 26-1052 approved Pass
  17. 14 Clerk of the Board
  18. 3. Humboldt County Fire Safe Council Committee Five-Year Extension and Membership Expansion 26-1003 approved Pass
  19. 4. Letter of Appreciation to Katrina Taylor for Service on the Humboldt County McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee 26-1004 approved Pass
  20. 5. Submittal of Supervisors’ Monthly Expense Report for August 2026 26-1013 approved Pass
  21. 6. Approval of the Action Summary for the Meeting of September 15, 2026 26-1022 approved Pass
  22. 7. Letter of Appreciation to Bob Dougherty for Service on the Humboldt County Behavioral Health Board 26-1051 approved Pass
  23. 20 County Administrative Office
  24. 8. Approve Pre-Qualification List for Architectural Design and Project Management Services for ADA Projects And Authorize the Purchasing Agent to Execute Professional Services Agreements Regarding the Provision of Consulting Services 26-861 approved Pass
  25. 9. Bid Award Authorization for the Humboldt County Animal Shelter Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Project, Project Number 2026-101 26-979 approved Pass
  26. 23 County Counsel
  27. 10. Resolution Which Rescinds Resolution No. 24-107 and Amends the County of Humboldt’s Current Conflict of Interest Code 26-1020 approved Pass
  28. 25 Department of Health and Human Services: Behavioral Health
  29. 11. Professional Clinical Education Affiliation Agreement with Capella University, LLC Regarding the Placement of Student Interns at Various Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) – Behavioral Health Facilities 26-950 approved Pass
  30. 27 Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health
  31. 12. Acceptance of Award and Related Documentation with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Regarding Tuberculosis Base Funding Allotment in the Amount of $12,432 26-945 approved Pass
  32. 29 Planning and Building Department
  33. 13. Authorization to Submit Applications to the California Department of Housing and Community Development to use $1,810,078 of HOME Investment Partnership Program Income to Provide Additional Funding for the We Are Up project and to Provide Loans for the Owner-Occupied Rehab Program 26-963 approved Pass
  34. 14. Supplemental Budget to Move $560,078 from Special Revenue Fund 3960 to Budget Unit 3960553201 to Pay HOME Program Expenses to Occur in Fiscal Year 2026-27 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-964 approved Pass
  35. 15. Request to Close the Planning and Building Department Office to the Public From Noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2026, for Department Meeting and Training 26-996 approved Pass
  36. 16. A Petition Requesting the Board Accept for Processing an Applicant-Initiated General Plan Amendment to Change the General Plan Designation from Residential Estates (RE) to Commercial Services (CS) to be Consistent with the Current Community Commercial (C-2) Zoning 26-1008 approved Pass
  37. 34 Probation
  38. 17. Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $529,619 for Probation CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) Services and Program Costs (Budget Unit 1100-490002) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-1011 approved Pass
  39. 36 Public Works
  40. 18. Approve Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $5,882 for Public Works County Surveyor,1100168, for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-994 approved Pass
  41. 19. Approve Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $38,000 for Roads Measure O, 1200342, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-1012 approved Pass
  42. 20. Approve Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $73,152 for Public Works Transportation Services, 1150910, for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-1034 approved Pass
  43. 40 Sheriff
  44. 21. Appropriation Transfer in the Amount of $90,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 and $216,000 for FY 2026-27, and Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $144,000 for FY 2026-27 for Court Security Screening Previously Paid by Humboldt County Superior Court Now Paid by Humboldt County Community Corrections Partnership (4/5 Vote Required) 26-854 approved Pass
  45. 22. Governing Body Resolution for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local 2026 Award, and if Awarded, Authorization to Execute Documents and Accept Grant Funds 26-968 approved Pass
  46. 42 Board of Supervisors
  47. 23. Governing Body Resolution for U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities Program Grant Application in the Amount of $53,314 26-969 approved Pass
  48. 24. Governing Body Resolution for U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance Crisis Response Training Program Grant Application in the Amount of $647,500 26-972 approved Pass
  49. 44 Planning and Building Department
  50. 25. Supplemental Budgets for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the United States Department of Justice Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program (DCE/SP) Grant in the Amount of $62,261, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Administration (JAG) Equipment and Training Program Grant in the Amount of $11,788, and the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) FY2024 in the Amount of $6,513 (4/5 Vote Required) 26-974 approved Pass
  51. 46 Treasurer/Tax Collector
  52. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
  53. 26. Addendum to the Professional Services Agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for Franchise Tax Board Interagency Intercept Collection Program Services (4/5 Vote Required) 26-942 approved Pass
  54. E. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
  55. F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
  56. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  57. 51 Public Works
  58. 51 PLEASE NOTE:
  59. 1. Approve the Renewal Agreement with Humboldt Sanitation for the Operation and Maintenance of the Northern Container Sites and Recology Eel River for the Redway Transfer Station 26-884 approved Pass
  60. H. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
  61. 1. Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a 45-day Moratorium on the Acceptance of Applications to Permit Data Centers in Unincorporated Humboldt County (4/5 Vote Required) 26-949 approved as amended Pass
  62. 1. Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a 45-day Moratorium on the Acceptance of Applications to Permit Data Centers in Unincorporated Humboldt County (4/5 Vote Required) 26-949 approved as amended Pass
  63. 54 Planning and Building Department
  64. 1. Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a 45-day Moratorium on the Acceptance of Applications to Permit Data Centers in Unincorporated Humboldt County (4/5 Vote Required) 26-949
  65. 2. Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Establishing a 45-day Moratorium on the Acceptance of Applications and Issuance of Permits for Removal of Large Redwood Trees Outside of Timberland Production and Agricultural Exclusive Zone Areas in Unincorporated Humboldt County (4/5 Vote Required) 26-977 withdrawn
  66. 4. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) to Establish RCEA as the Regional Climate Committee (RCC) Responsible for Implementing the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP), and County Contribution in the Total Amount of $323,731.72 Through Dec. 31, 2030 26-1029 approved Pass
  67. 3. Introduction of Ordinances Amending Various Sections of Chapters 1 and 2 of Humboldt County Code Title III, Division 5 Related to Public Nuisances, Abatement and Penalties to Clarify Definitions Related to Category 4 Violations and Responsible Party, to Clarify Processing Permits on Properties with Violations, to Require Issuance of a Warning Letter Prior to Issuing Notices, to Clarify When Penalties Begin to Accrue, Addressing How Time Limits for New Property Owners, to Set a Time Limit for Scheduling Appeal Hearings and to Address Information Required in Both a Notice to Abate and Notice of Violation 26-1023 approved Pass
  68. 4. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) to Establish RCEA as the Regional Climate Committee (RCC) Responsible for Implementing the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP), and County Contribution in the Total Amount of $323,731.72 Through Dec. 31, 2030 26-1029
  69. I. MATTERS INITIATED BY BOARD
  70. 60 Board of Supervisors
  71. 2. Resolution from the County of Humboldt Board of Supervisors Opposing Proposition 45 on the November 3, 2026 Statewide Ballot and Urging Humboldt County Voters to Vote No 26-1055 approved Pass
  72. 2. Resolution from the County of Humboldt Board of Supervisors Opposing Proposition 45 on the November 3, 2026 Statewide Ballot and Urging Humboldt County Voters to Vote No 26-1055 approved Pass
  73. 1. El Niño Emergency Preparedness: Funding for Sandbags, Sand and Additional Resources 26-1053 approved
  74. 2. Resolution from the County of Humboldt Board of Supervisors Opposing Proposition 45 on the November 3, 2026 Statewide Ballot and Urging Humboldt County Voters to Vote No 26-1055
  75. J. CLOSED SESSION
  76. 1. Conference with Labor Negotiator - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 it is the Intention of the Board of Supervisors to Meet in Closed Session to Review the County's Position and Instruct its Designated Labor Negotiator. Labor Negotiators: Elishia Hayes, Zachary O’Hanen, and Jack Hughes. Employee Organizations (Represented and Unrepresented): SEIU/In-Home Support Services, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME local 1684), Humboldt County Attorneys Association, Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs Organization (Law Enforcement Non-Management Unit), Teamsters Local 137, and designated Management & Confidential Employees 26-1031 read into the record
  77. 64 Board of Supervisors
  78. 1. Conference with Labor Negotiator - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 it is the Intention of the Board of Supervisors to Meet in Closed Session to Review the County's Position and Instruct its Designated Labor Negotiator. Labor Negotiators: Elishia Hayes, Zachary O’Hanen, and Jack Hughes. Employee Organizations (Represented and Unrepresented): SEIU/In-Home Support Services, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME local 1684), Humboldt County Attorneys Association, Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs Organization (Law Enforcement Non-Management Unit), Teamsters Local 137, and designated Management & Confidential Employees 26-1031
  79. 66 County Counsel
  80. 2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Quentin Laone Bell v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601783 26-1016 read into the record
  81. 3. Conference with Legal Counsel – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Tobias Hafenecker-Dodge v. County of Humboldt, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2601904 26-1017 read into the record
  82. 4. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to discuss existing litigation in the case of Paul Hills v. City of Eureka, et al., Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV2502761 26-1018 read into the record
  83. 5. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) to discuss exposure to litigation in one (1) potential case 26-1019 read into the record
  84. 6. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case) 26-1057 read into the record
  85. K. MATTERS SET FOR TIME CERTAIN (None Scheduled)
  86. 72 I, KALEIGH MAFFEI, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Humboldt, State of California,do hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true, and correct original record of the above-entitled meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors held in Eureka California. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Board of Supervisors. KALEIGH MAFFEI Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Humboldt, State of California. _______________________________________ 10/6/2026
  87. L. ADJOURNMENT
  88. 80 Rollcall

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